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The home of film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain who, for the best part of a decade, have parlayed their shared, lifelong obsession with horror, B-movies, and direct-to-video shenanigans into a writing career.

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Requiem For a Bad Guy: Dr. Viallini & Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor (1990)

Matty casts his eye over Glenn Takakjian’s icky sci-fi horror, and the sharp-suited bad guy at its gooey centre. This one’s for you, Dr. V!… Read More Requiem For a Bad Guy: Dr. Viallini & Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor (1990)

December 30, 2019May 18, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Junkyard Vault

DTV Junkyard: Bastion of the maligned and champion of the neglected. With a clear remit that stipulates no screeners, no favours, and no kowtowing to film companies, the Junkyard was established in January 2015 to provide spin-free opinion on the UK’s direct-to-video industry. Here’s a handy index to discover each of the 327 schlocky delights… Read More The Junkyard Vault

October 19, 2019March 14, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Let’s Talk About The Mangler (1995)

As he waits for Scream Factory’s swanky new Blu-ray release to show up, Matty kicks back and extols the virtues of Tobe Hooper’s much-maligned schlocker. … Read More Let’s Talk About The Mangler (1995)

December 18, 2018July 28, 2021 Matty Budrewicz4 Comments

DVD Review: Braxton Butcher (2015)

Out on UK DVD this week, Dave goes wild for a hip indie scare-show. … Read More DVD Review: Braxton Butcher (2015)

March 22, 2018June 9, 2020 Dave Wain1 Comment

Without a Trace: Ryan Brookhart talks Straight from Hell (2015)

Dave catches up with director Ryan Brookhart to talk his debut shocker. … Read More Without a Trace: Ryan Brookhart talks Straight from Hell (2015)

November 7, 2017June 9, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Killjoy’s Psycho Circus (2016)

Dave sticks Full Moon’s latest clown-sploiter on the slab.… Read More Killjoy’s Psycho Circus (2016)

July 1, 2016June 16, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: The Suckling (1990)

A decent if barren Blu-ray for a superlative low-budget monster flick. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: The Suckling (1990)

May 24, 2016May 15, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: Basket Case – The Trilogy

Second Sight’s ace Blu-ray bundle of Frank Henenlotter’s cult schlockers gets a welcome repress.… Read More Blu-Ray Review: Basket Case – The Trilogy

March 15, 2016June 5, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

DVD Review: All Through the House (2015)

101 Films gets festive with their latest DVD release. Dave gives his verdict.… Read More DVD Review: All Through the House (2015)

December 3, 2015June 9, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

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